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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
EILEAN CAOL Eilean Cul
Eilean Caol
Mr John McLean
A. A. Carmichael Esq
039 This name signifies [blank] Island and is applied to an island situated a short distance to the west of Eilean Garbh-Eilean Beag. Proprietor Sir John Orde Bart [Baronet].
EILEAN SCALASTER Eilean Scalaster Mr John McLean
A. A. Carmichael Esq
039 This name is applied to an island at the eastern extremity of Eilean Mor. Proprietor Sir John Orde.
GARBH-EILEAN BEAG Garbh-eilean Beag Mr John McLean
A. A. Carmichael Esq
039 This name signifies "Little Rough Island" and is applied to an island a short distance to the east of Eilean Garbh. Proprietor Sir John Orde Bart [Baronet].

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Transcriber's notes

In the description for Eilean Caol, "Back" as part of the name's meaning has been crossed out, though "cul" which is one of the variations translates as "back"; "caol" translates as "narrow" but this has not been inserted as a replacement

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Colin Macca

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